Transport Secretary Mark Harper has slammed Sadiq Khan's controversial Ulez expansion, labelling it a cash grab from 'hard-pressed Londonders'.
shadow minister for employment rights said it would be an "expense too many" given the cost of living crisis.
"We know there’s a massive cost of living crisis at the moment, and asking people to shell out thousands to buy new vehicles or pay £12.50 every day is just an expense too many at this time." It previously only covered all areas within the North and South Circular Roads, but will now cover areas in outerUlez is expanding to cover all of London.has argued it is necessary for health and written off his critics as conspiracy theorists.
The mayor's office said: "There have already been more than 15,000 applications received since 21 August, and nearly £6m of new funds committed to Londoners. The number of scrappage applications for cars and motorcycles since 21 August is up more than 1,000 per cent on the previous week."Everyone in the capital whose car does not meet emissions standards will be eligible for a £2,000 grant from August 21.
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